Why are training objectives so critical to effective training and to course design?

Part A: Why are training objectives so critical to effective training and to course design? Be sure to discuss how are they relevant to instructors, learners, and course designers.

Part B: Conduct an online search for training/educational courses that state the intended learning objectives. Find two examples to share with the class: one that you consider “good” and one that you would consider “poor”. For each, provide the rationale for your selection.

Topic #2 – Compare and Contrast Web-based to Face-to-face Training

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of web-based or multimedia training with face-to-face training. As a designer, what learner/audience factors would you consider when selecting a delivery method?